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1-for-1 trade between the Chicago Blackhawks and Maple Leafs proposed: It could change things for Toronto
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An analyst has suggested that a trade could be possible between the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs before the new season begins.
Is there going to be a deal between the Original 6 foes Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks in the coming weeks?
Don't be surprised to see it.
Analyst Thomas Williams of Editor In Leaf suggested that the Blackhawks could trade Reichel to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Nick Robertson, who was recently re-signed.
While it wouldn't solve any of the forward logjam for Toronto, it would give them a different dynamic that they could certainly use more of in the bottom six. While Robertson is a talented player, there was a limit to him as a bottom-sixer. If he wasn't playing alongside offensively gifted players, then his game was fairly quiet. Reichel should be able to make at least some more noise if he was slotted right in the bottom six alongside a Dakota Joshua or Nicolas Roy (or both).
This goes hand in hand with a recent report from Insider Elliotte Friedman that the Blackhawks could be willing to move on from Reichel.
Elliotte Friedman: Re Lukas Reichel: I just think that it's a name that's out there; the Blackhawks are willing to make the move; the player understands it might be time too - 32 Thoughts Podcast (9/11)
Lukas Reichel has been talked about in trade rumors
Reichel is going into the last year of his contract with an AAV (average annual value) of $2.4 million.
Taken by the Blackhawks with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Reichel had only 22 points (8G, 14A) in 70 games.
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SEPTEMBRE 15 | 182 ANSWERS 1-for-1 trade between the Chicago Blackhawks and Maple Leafs proposed: It could change things for Toronto Would that be a fair deal for both teams? | ||
| Yes | 96 | 52.7 % |
| No | 86 | 47.3 % |
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